Applicability. District development standards in this section apply, unless altered or superseded through the use of a Planned Development Zoning District (§§ 153.160 through 153.164) or adoption by the city of a Specific Plan or similar plan. Other City Code development standards apply if not addressed in this section.
(A) Nuisances. No operation shall be conducted on any premises in such a manner as to cause an unreasonable amount of noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration or electrical interference detectable off the site.
(B) Landscaping. A landscaping plan for all uses (except single-family dwellings, duplexes and triplexes) including plant species, initial size, location, growth characteristics and method of irrigation shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of any permit. Such required landscaping shall be installed prior to final inspection and shall be maintained by the property owner. Approval shall be based on the degree of compliance with landscaping standards as adopted from time to time by the City Council.
(C) Trash storage area. Trash bins (except single-family dwellings, duplexes, or dwelling groups) shall be provided in a fully enclosed trash storage area. This area or areas shall be provided at locations that are readily accessible to residents and sanitation collectors.
(D) Off-Street parking.
(1) Non-residential uses. Not less than 2¼ spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area.
(2) Shared parking between uses with different peak demand days or times is encouraged to reduce total area used for parking. When the viability of shared parking is demonstrated by the applicant, the minimum parking ratio may be reduced by one space per 1,000 square feet of building area. Commercial parking spaces shall be provided within 600 feet of the site.
(3) Residential uses. Not less than one space per unit.
(4) Assisted living facilities. Not less than ¼ space per unit.
(5) Transient occupancy uses. Not less than ½ space per room.
(6) Parking lots shall be located to sides and rears of buildings. No more than 50% of a site's street frontage may consist of parking lot or driveway.
(7) Uses not listed shall provide parking as required in § 153.184.
(E) Open space requirements. All multiple residential uses of two or more dwelling units on one lot shall provide open space of at least 50 square feet per unit with a minimum area of 300 square feet provided regardless of the number of units. This area shall not be a lineal open space, but should have a width and depth ratio not exceeding one to two (1:2). In very large complexes (more than 50 units) this required open space can be in multiple locations and all amenities approved by the Community Development Director.
(Ord. 2014-006, passed 7-8-14)